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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2025, Andrews University Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:32:00 +0000 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:32:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu University-level Schools: classes resume https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67801 Wed, Oct 15, 2025 12:01 pm -0400 Dissertation Defense: David A. Elias https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68407 <p> A PhD Dissertation Defense for David A. Elias is scheduled on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, from 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. via Zoom.</p> <p> David A. Elias will defend his dissertation in partial fulfillment for the PhD degree in educational leadership. His dissertation title is, “Exploring Educator Burnout: Experiences and Perceptions of Teachers and Principals in Canadian K–12 Seventh-day Adventist Schools.” Those wishing to attend must make their request one day prior to the defense via email at <a href="mailto:ceisdeanga@andrews.edu">ceisdeanga@andrews.edu</a>.</p> <p>  </p> Thu, Oct 16, 2025 09:00 am -0400 Chapel https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67803 Thu, Oct 16, 2025 11:30 am -0400 Microlearning: AI Safety Check https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68397 <p> Learn essential awareness of AI limitations, bias recognition and privacy protection strategies. Quick guidelines for responsible AI use within institutional policies and course-specific requirements will be shared. There will be an emphasis on understanding appropriate contexts for AI use. Register <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vRRttP72vkX507A7fU4VNj8_X5MV6Dkya-g7Ja9Df8U/edit?gid=891468736#gid=891468736">here</a>.</p> Thu, Oct 16, 2025 12:30 pm -0400 Re-Imagining Disciple Making Conference https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68420 <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> Join us for the<strong> Re-Imagining Disciple Making</strong> Conference! Over three days, we will engage with critical themes: <strong>disciple making & developmental issues</strong> (Friday morning), <strong>disciple making & trauma </strong>(Friday afternoon) and<strong> disciple making & cultural issues </strong>(Sabbath).</p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">  </p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"> Beginning Thursday, Oct. 16, here is the schedule for our opening day:</p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">  </p> <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" data-sheets-baot="1" data-sheets-root="1" dir="ltr" style="table-layout: fixed; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; width: 0px; border-collapse: collapse; border: medium;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <colgroup> <col width="38" /> <col width="120" /> <col width="32" /> <col width="340" /> <col width="199" /> </colgroup> <tbody> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <td style="border-width: 2px 1px 1px 2px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(0, 0, 0); border-image: none; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle; font-weight: bold; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: center;"> Day</td> <td style="border-width: 2px 1px 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: none; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"> Schedule</td> <td style="border-width: 2px 1px 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: none; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 8pt; font-weight: bold;">  </td> <td style="border-width: 2px 1px 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: none; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; font-weight: bold; overflow-wrap: break-word;"> Activity</td> <td style="border-width: 2px 1px 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: none; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; font-weight: bold;"> Speaker</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <td colspan="1" rowspan="8" style="border-width: 1px 1px 1px 2px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(0, 0, 0); border-image: none; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); font-weight: bold; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: center;"> <div style="max-height: 168px;"> Thursday, Oct. 16</div> </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); text-align: center;"> 4 p.m.</td> <td colspan="1" rowspan="8" style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(0, 0, 0); border-image: none; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239);"> <div style="max-height: 168px;">  </div> </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); overflow-wrap: break-word;"> Booths Open</td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239);"> Seminary Commons </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); text-align: center;"> 6 p.m.</td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); overflow-wrap: break-word;"> Reception and Refreshments</td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239);"> Seminary Commons </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); text-align: center;"> 7 p.m.</td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); overflow-wrap: break-word;"> Opening Session</td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239);"> Seminary Chapel</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <td colspan="1" rowspan="2" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); text-align: center;"> <div style="max-height: 42px;"> 15 mins</div> </td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); overflow-wrap: break-word;"> Welcome and Overview</td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239);"> S. Ward</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); overflow-wrap: break-word;"> Opening Prayer and Andrews University Welcome</td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239);"> President Taylor </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); text-align: center;"> 7:15 p.m.</td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); overflow-wrap: break-word;"> History of Disciple Making in the World Church</td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239);"> G. Santos </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); text-align: center;"> 7:45 p.m.</td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); overflow-wrap: break-word;"> Keynote Speaker: “Rehearsal at the Jordan”</td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239);"> G. Cangy </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 21px;"> <td style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(0, 0, 0); border-image: none; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); text-align: center;"> 8:30 p.m.</td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239); overflow-wrap: break-word;"> Fellowship & Networking</td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 239);"> Seminary Commons </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>  </p> <p> Featured speaker biographies: </p> <div> <strong>Gilbert Cangy</strong>, director of the South Pacific Division (SPD) Institute for Discipleship, began his denominational work as a local pastor in the State of Victoria in 1988 before being called to be youth director for the Greater Sydney Conference in 1993. In 1999, he was appointed director for Youth Ministries for the SPD and, after a short return to the local church in 2010, he was called to the General Conference as director for Youth Ministries the same year.  Cangy returned to Australia in 2016 for family reasons and pioneered the position of pastoral services manager for the Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing Group from 2016–2022 before being recalled to the SPD in 2023 to ideate and set up the Institute for Discipleship. Cangy holds a BA in theology from Avondale University, an MA in youth ministry from La Sierra University and a Doctor in Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary. Cangy is married to Rosemay and they have two adult children, Joel and Emilie, and a grandson, Theo.</div> <div>  </div> <div> <strong>Gerson P. Santos</strong>, recently reelected associate secretary of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, is a powerful and experienced speaker. With deep roots in Brazil and extensive service both domestically and internationally, Santos brings a significant focus on global mission and discipleship. His core responsibilities at the General Conference include overseeing the Seventh-day Adventist Church Manual and leading the church’s worldwide Disciple-Making and Reclaiming Initiatives. As a seasoned administrator with a strong academic foundation—holding a Doctor of Ministry from Andrews University and pursuing a second DMin in church planting from Fuller Theological Seminary—he offers a unique perspective on integrating theological education with practical, cross-cultural leadership. </div> Thu, Oct 16, 2025 04:00 pm -0400 AUGSA: Kinetic Worship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67804 Thu, Oct 16, 2025 07:30 pm -0400 CEIS Comprehensive Exams, 10/17-21 https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67806 Fri, Oct 17, 2025 12:01 pm -0400 Cardinals Men's Soccer Game https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67807 Fri, Oct 17, 2025 03:00 pm -0400 Andrews University October Weekend Experience, 10/17-20 https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67805 Fri, Oct 17, 2025 04:00 pm -0400 Sabbath Begins https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67809 Fri, Oct 17, 2025 07:00 pm -0400 Proximity Vespers https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67808 Fri, Oct 17, 2025 07:30 pm -0400 Pioneer @ Worship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67810 Sat, Oct 18, 2025 09:00 am -0400 Genesis Fellowship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67812 Sat, Oct 18, 2025 11:45 am -0400 One Place Fellowship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67811 Sat, Oct 18, 2025 11:45 am -0400 Pioneer @ Worship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67810 Sat, Oct 18, 2025 11:45 am -0400 SMS: Jason Marquez & Tyler Ninalga https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67534 <p> What began six years ago, when they were music majors at Andrews University, has grown into a dynamic and enduring musical partnership. Jason Marquez (clarinet) and Tyler Ninalga (piano) return to the Howard Performing Arts Center—the very stage where their journey as a duo first began. Now pursuing their master’s degrees in music performance at East Texas A&M University, Jason and Tyler bring a program filled with artistry, energy and storytelling, built over years of musical partnership. Don’t miss this homecoming performance.</p> Sun, Oct 19, 2025 04:00 pm -0400 Graduate School Fair https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68348 <p> Andrews University is excited to host an upcoming graduate fair. The fair will take place on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in the Andreasen Center for Wellness. This campus-wide event offers organizations and graduate programs the opportunity to recruit talented students for graduate, professional studies and other continuing education opportunities. Students from all majors are invited. </p> Mon, Oct 20, 2025 10:00 am -0400 Intramural Soccer Season, 10/20-11/13 (Registration Opens 9/29) https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67814 Mon, Oct 20, 2025 12:01 pm -0400 Horn Lectureship Series https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68423 <p> The next lecture in the <strong>Horn Lectureship Series</strong> will take place on<strong> Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at 7 p.m. </strong>in the <strong>Seminary Chapel</strong>.</p> <p> <strong>Randall Younker, PhD,</strong> will present <strong>"Exploring the Ark Mountains: Discoveries from our Latest Excursions."</strong></p> <p> This lecture will describe our recent ascent up Mount Judi; the exploration of the archaeological ruins on the mountain and the vicinity; excursions into Armenia where Noah's ark wood is displayed in their main cathedral; and our excursion into Georgia (north of Ararat), where the earliest archaeological evidence for wine production has been found (reminding us of Noah's vineyard).</p> <p> This event is free and open to the public. Ccocurricular credit will be offered.</p> Mon, Oct 20, 2025 07:00 pm -0400 Academic Assemblies https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67816 Tue, Oct 21, 2025 10:30 am -0400 John O. Waller Lectureship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68383 <div> Join us for the John O. Waller Lectureship at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in Newbold Auditorium, Buller Hall.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Claudia M. Allen will be presenting "Notes of a Native Daughter: Preserving the Humanities in an Age of Erasure."</div> Tue, Oct 21, 2025 07:00 pm -0400 Robert & Lillis Kingman Lecture https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68427 <p> This year’s Robert & Lillis Kingman Lecture on Science and Society will be given by Karen Lozano, chair and trustee professor of the Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering at Rice University, on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in Newbold Auditorium (refreshments at 6:30 p.m.). The first Mexican woman to earn a PhD in engineering from Rice University, Karen has won numerous awards, including being named the 2025 Higher Education Professional of the Year by Sloan Scholars, the 2019 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics,and Engineering Mentoring, and 2015 Engineer of the Year by Great Minds in STEM. Her presentation title is "Engineering the Future: The Role of Nanofibers in Innovation and Societal Impact."</p> Wed, Oct 22, 2025 07:30 pm -0400 Chapel https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67819 Thu, Oct 23, 2025 11:30 am -0400 AUGSA: Kinetic Worship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67820 Thu, Oct 23, 2025 07:30 pm -0400 Celebration of Research https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68431 <p> Join us in Buller Hall on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, for the 16th annual Celebration of Research. This campus-wide event showcases the creativity, scholarship and discoveries of our faculty, graduate and undergraduate researchers.</p> <p> The afternoon will begin with a plenary session (12–2 p.m.), featuring presentations by this year’s Siegfried H. Horn Excellence in Research and Creative Scholarship Award recipients, Ranko Stefanovic and Vanessa Corredera. A poster session with refreshments (2–3 p.m.) and oral breakout sessions (3–4 p.m.) will follow, highlighting research across disciplines.</p> Fri, Oct 24, 2025 12:30 pm -0400 Sabbath Begins https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67823 Fri, Oct 24, 2025 06:49 pm -0400 Proximity Vespers https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67822 Fri, Oct 24, 2025 07:30 pm -0400